Lesotho names 23 players for AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Gabon
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sunday Express
Coach Bob Mafoso has selected 23 Lesotho players for two AFCON 2027 qualifying matches against Gabon, scheduled for 13 and 17 November. Several players are absent through injury, while Pheko Molaoa and Lebohang Lesako join the squad, according to the Sunday Express LS.
Lesotho have selected a 23-player squad to face Gabon in two AFCON 2027 qualifying matches, coach Bob Mafoso announced. The Likuena will travel to Gabon for the first match on 13 November before hosting the Gabonese on 17 November at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa.
Several players are absent through injury, including goalkeeper Lijabatho Monahaheng Ramalefane, Majantja midfielder Ts’epang Sefali, Matlama captain Rethabile Mokokoane and Lijabatho forward Teboho Masuoane. LDF goalkeeper Mosoeu Seahlolo replaces Ramalefane, while Linare midfielder Pheko ‘Molaoa and Orbit College midfielder Lebohang Lesako join the squad after missing the previous two qualifying matches against Niger and Morocco.
Lesotho are coming off defeats against Niger, 2-1, and Morocco, 2-0. Bob Mafoso believes those matches allowed his team to learn lessons and promises an improved performance against Gabon, according to the Sunday Express. The squad is due to leave the country on Sunday.
